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AX51 LLT

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,572 mi
Last recorded117,572 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LLT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 117,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 117,442 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 117,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 112,894 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 112,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 109,976 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension rear bush starting to split and cracking up

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded at all joints (6.1.2 (a))

tyre light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2018 97,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 95,825 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,633 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 84,633 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,528 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,194 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,200 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,116 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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AX51 LLT is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX51 LLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX51 LLT registered?

AX51 LLT is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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